Harrisonburg to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

675.7 miles 1087.4 km · straight line
810.8 miles estimated 1304.9 km · driving distance
16h 19min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Harrisonburg from Jonesboro?

The distance from Harrisonburg to Jonesboro is 675.7 miles (1087.4 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located WSW of Harrisonburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 810.8 miles, taking about 16h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Harrisonburg in Virginia and Jonesboro in Arkansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Harrisonburg and Jonesboro. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Harrisonburg to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 19min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 35min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~21h 13min $97–$284* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Harrisonburg & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m elevation
Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients